A Low-mass Moving Magnet Cartridge Upgrade
Ortofon built the OM 5 Series with the simple goal of creating a future-proof moving magnet (MM) cartridge platform that, in and of itself, will be an immediate upgrade to your home audio turntable. Featuring a 5E elliptical diamond stylus, the OM 5E delivers balanced, detailed playback while minimizing distortion and record wear. Designed for easy mounting on both top- and bottom-mount headshells, the low‑mass OM body features a cleverly integrated removable weight plate, allowing you to match standard or low-mass tonearms without fuss. Best of all, the OM 5 Series is compatible with a full range of Ortofon styli, making it easy to further optimize the cartridge for the nuances of your setup.
Ortofon: raising the bar
At Sweetwater, Ortofon commands respect. Started in 1918 by two Danish engineers, Ortofon's early years saw the development and refinement of film sound equipment. The company introduced its first high-fidelity moving-coil cartridge in 1948. Fast-forwarding to the 1980s, Ortofon claimed the high ground in the burgeoning DJ industry with the original Concorde moving-magnet cartridges, which became an industry standard. Today, Ortofon is an industry leader in the production of equipment for DJ and home audio turntables alike, designing next-generation cartridges and styli that raise the bar for superior sound reproduction and groove handling.
Ortofon OM 5E Features:
- Modular replacement turntable cartridge fitted with the 5E diamond stylus
- Elliptical stylus shape delivers balanced, detailed playback with reduced distortion
- Removable weight plate optimizes compatibility with standard and low-mass tonearms
- Low-mass MM design ensures broad system and phono preamp compatibility while improving tracking, response, and performance
- Interchangeable stylus platform allows easy performance upgrades without replacing the cartridge
- Simple mounting and alignment on top-mount and bottom-mount headshells
